Match Monday: Sarah and Jemma
What a great way to start your Monday then to see these sweet smiles as they head on their way for their first outing. Meet Sarah and Jemma! Jemma was looking for a Big Sister who will mentor her and someone she can have lots of fun with. Their first meet was great as they [...]
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Match Monday: Jessica and Annabelle
This picture doesn’t need much added for glitz. You can see the joy and happiness on the faces of our newest match. Meet Jessica and Annabelle! Annabelle has been wanting a big sister to go out with and now she has just that. She could not take the smile off of her face during the [...]
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Empowered by Mentoring – Keyla’s Story
Let’s travel back in time to the year 2013. I was in grade 9 and living what I would consider a pretty boring life; I went to school, hung out with friends, dreaded math class and watched a bit more TV than recommended. Every Monday, I would talk to my friends about what they had […]
Welcoming Syrian Newcomer Children and Youth
Change can be a scary thing. For siblings, Zain (6), Jamal (8), and Dina (9), change and fear were common to their childhood. Zain, Jamal and Dina grew up in Syria where there has been ongoing conflict for several years. Earlier this year, the family finally found safety and refuge when they immigrated to Hamilton, [...]
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A Rewarding Experience
I had always had a dream where I would be able to leave the confinements of my two bedroom apartment back home in Pakistan. Being the youngest child in a family of five, you quickly get to realize that the couch surprisingly doubles as a very comfy bed. Little did I know that I was [...]
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